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Domingo fights Frenchman for WBF title
Inquirer
Last updated 10:09pm (Mla time) 10/02/2006
PHILIPPINE bantamweight king Michael Domingo attempts to become the only Filipino with a world title Tuesday when he takes on Frenchman Frederic Patrac in a 12-round battle for the World Boxing Foundation crown at the Palais Des Sports in Agde, France.
Domingo, who is with manager Sammy Gello-ani and trainer Edmund Villamor, will be seeing action in his first world title fight after defending his RP crown three times.
The native of Libac, Sultan Kudarat, expects the odds to be stacked against him in his battle with the French fighter.
Since their arrival at the Athena Hotel in Agde, where they are billeted, Domingo has been working out at the Center International Tennis Club.
Since joining the SGG Stable, Domingo has been on a streak of eight victories. Salven L. Lagumbay, Contributor
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In Tagbilaran a week ago, Czar Amonsot was knocked out in 47 seconds by Indonesian Simson Butar-Butar for the World Boxing Organization Asia-Pacific superfeatherweight crown.
The day before, Amonsot was stripped of the title for weighing in five pounds over the 130-pound limit. Butar-Butar tipped the scales at 128.
At the weigh-in, WBO vice president Leon Panoncillo ruled that if Amonsot wins, the throne would continue to be vacant but if Butar-Butar wins, he would be the new champion.
Three weeks earlier, Amonsot was kicked out of the ALA stable for disciplinary reasons. He was found drinking rum and smoking in the dressing room with fighter Rollen del Castillo and another friend.
No wonder when Amonsot entered the ring to face Butar-Butar, he no longer wore the familiar ALA colors of black and red.
Although he was dropped from the ALA rolls, Amonsot was still allowed to train at the Aldeguer gym in Cebu. He reportedly told his trainer he didnt realize drinking rum would increase his weight.
Amonsot, with his closely-cropped hair dyed blond, looked cocky when he climbed into the ring to battle Butar-Butar, the only fighter who had beaten him previously. It was supposed to be Amonsots night for revenge. He outweighed the Indonesian by seven pounds so that was a distinct advantage.
When the bell rang to start the first round, Amonsot rushed out of his corner with both fists flailing. He probably figured he would try to end the fight early because in his condition, he wouldnt survive a war of attrition. Butar-Butar wasnt fazed by Amonsots assault and waited for an opening to uncork his lethal right. Sure enough, the opening came and Butar-Butar landed a right smack on the jaw.
Amonsot, 21, went down with a thud. He tried to beat referee Bruce McTavishs count but couldnt. Twice, Amonsot struggled to get on his feet and twice, he stumbled on rubbery legs like a drunk with his head spinning around. After stopping the fight, McTavish tried to keep Amonsot on the ground, holding him down, and quickly called for the ringside physician. McTavishs gesture was another proof of why hes touted to be one of the worlds outstanding referees today.
Amonsots mother was hysterical at ringside. She had never seen her son in such a state of discombobulation. Aldeguer rushed to her side to calm her down.
Later, Amonsot apologized to Aldeguer for his behavior and said he would take a long rest from boxing before making a comeback. He learned a bitter lesson that night. He lost his pride before his once adoring hometown fans and it will take a lot of doing to regain his stature.
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Marquezs camp not taking Filipino Jimrex Jaca lightly
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 10:43am (Mla time) 09/29/2006
THE MANAGER of WBO interim featherweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez has announced that they are not taking lightly Filipino Jimrex Jaca, describing the southpaw from Negros Oriental as a "top level, difficult opponent."
The 23-year-old Jaca will attempt to become the only Filipino world title holder when he challenges Marquez on Oct. 21 at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, USA.
Ignacio 'Nacho" Beristain, who trains and manages Marquez, has informed that Jaca will pose a difficult fight owing to his southpaw stance and his ability to move constantly on the ring.
Beristain also noted that Jaca punches with a high accuracy rate, although he is confident his ward will be able to solve Jaca's style.
"Juan Manuel has been touring across the US to promote his fight with Jaca, but his promoter Oscar De la Hoya has made sure we are treated well and able to do the workouts," Beristain stressed.
Marquez (45-3-1, 34 KOs) gained notoriety among Filipino fight fans after he survived three knockdowns in the first round scored by Manny Pacquiao in 2004, and went on to earn a draw by outboxing the fire-breathing Filipino icon.
The power-hitting Jaca (27-2-1, 12 KOs), nicknamed "The Executioner" is a protege of Cebu boxing manager Rex 'Wakee' Salud.
"I am not fazed by the reputation of Marquez. Many people have given me a very slight chance of beating him. But reputation is nothing. When we meet, it will only be the two of us. His reputation can't help him," reacted Jaca when told of fan reactions to his title crack.
Meanwhile, Jaca's manager Wakee Salud, in an earlier interview, had informed that Jaca is set to visit the US Embassy within this week to iron out his visa requirements, before leaving for the United States. The Marquez bout will be Jaca's second appearance in the US, following his impressive debut last January 21 underneath the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales showdown.
Correspondent Salven Lagumbay
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Inquirer
Last updated 10:09pm (Mla time) 10/02/2006
PHILIPPINE bantamweight king Michael Domingo attempts to become the only Filipino with a world title Tuesday when he takes on Frenchman Frederic Patrac in a 12-round battle for the World Boxing Foundation crown at the Palais Des Sports in Agde, France.
Domingo, who is with manager Sammy Gello-ani and trainer Edmund Villamor, will be seeing action in his first world title fight after defending his RP crown three times.
The native of Libac, Sultan Kudarat, expects the odds to be stacked against him in his battle with the French fighter.
Since their arrival at the Athena Hotel in Agde, where they are billeted, Domingo has been working out at the Center International Tennis Club.
Since joining the SGG Stable, Domingo has been on a streak of eight victories. Salven L. Lagumbay, Contributor
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In Tagbilaran a week ago, Czar Amonsot was knocked out in 47 seconds by Indonesian Simson Butar-Butar for the World Boxing Organization Asia-Pacific superfeatherweight crown.
The day before, Amonsot was stripped of the title for weighing in five pounds over the 130-pound limit. Butar-Butar tipped the scales at 128.
At the weigh-in, WBO vice president Leon Panoncillo ruled that if Amonsot wins, the throne would continue to be vacant but if Butar-Butar wins, he would be the new champion.
Three weeks earlier, Amonsot was kicked out of the ALA stable for disciplinary reasons. He was found drinking rum and smoking in the dressing room with fighter Rollen del Castillo and another friend.
No wonder when Amonsot entered the ring to face Butar-Butar, he no longer wore the familiar ALA colors of black and red.
Although he was dropped from the ALA rolls, Amonsot was still allowed to train at the Aldeguer gym in Cebu. He reportedly told his trainer he didnt realize drinking rum would increase his weight.
Amonsot, with his closely-cropped hair dyed blond, looked cocky when he climbed into the ring to battle Butar-Butar, the only fighter who had beaten him previously. It was supposed to be Amonsots night for revenge. He outweighed the Indonesian by seven pounds so that was a distinct advantage.
When the bell rang to start the first round, Amonsot rushed out of his corner with both fists flailing. He probably figured he would try to end the fight early because in his condition, he wouldnt survive a war of attrition. Butar-Butar wasnt fazed by Amonsots assault and waited for an opening to uncork his lethal right. Sure enough, the opening came and Butar-Butar landed a right smack on the jaw.
Amonsot, 21, went down with a thud. He tried to beat referee Bruce McTavishs count but couldnt. Twice, Amonsot struggled to get on his feet and twice, he stumbled on rubbery legs like a drunk with his head spinning around. After stopping the fight, McTavish tried to keep Amonsot on the ground, holding him down, and quickly called for the ringside physician. McTavishs gesture was another proof of why hes touted to be one of the worlds outstanding referees today.
Amonsots mother was hysterical at ringside. She had never seen her son in such a state of discombobulation. Aldeguer rushed to her side to calm her down.
Later, Amonsot apologized to Aldeguer for his behavior and said he would take a long rest from boxing before making a comeback. He learned a bitter lesson that night. He lost his pride before his once adoring hometown fans and it will take a lot of doing to regain his stature.
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Marquezs camp not taking Filipino Jimrex Jaca lightly
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 10:43am (Mla time) 09/29/2006
THE MANAGER of WBO interim featherweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez has announced that they are not taking lightly Filipino Jimrex Jaca, describing the southpaw from Negros Oriental as a "top level, difficult opponent."
The 23-year-old Jaca will attempt to become the only Filipino world title holder when he challenges Marquez on Oct. 21 at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, USA.
Ignacio 'Nacho" Beristain, who trains and manages Marquez, has informed that Jaca will pose a difficult fight owing to his southpaw stance and his ability to move constantly on the ring.
Beristain also noted that Jaca punches with a high accuracy rate, although he is confident his ward will be able to solve Jaca's style.
"Juan Manuel has been touring across the US to promote his fight with Jaca, but his promoter Oscar De la Hoya has made sure we are treated well and able to do the workouts," Beristain stressed.
Marquez (45-3-1, 34 KOs) gained notoriety among Filipino fight fans after he survived three knockdowns in the first round scored by Manny Pacquiao in 2004, and went on to earn a draw by outboxing the fire-breathing Filipino icon.
The power-hitting Jaca (27-2-1, 12 KOs), nicknamed "The Executioner" is a protege of Cebu boxing manager Rex 'Wakee' Salud.
"I am not fazed by the reputation of Marquez. Many people have given me a very slight chance of beating him. But reputation is nothing. When we meet, it will only be the two of us. His reputation can't help him," reacted Jaca when told of fan reactions to his title crack.
Meanwhile, Jaca's manager Wakee Salud, in an earlier interview, had informed that Jaca is set to visit the US Embassy within this week to iron out his visa requirements, before leaving for the United States. The Marquez bout will be Jaca's second appearance in the US, following his impressive debut last January 21 underneath the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales showdown.
Correspondent Salven Lagumbay
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